I’ve tried a lot of sex toys over the years, so it takes a lot for a new vibrator to genuinely surprise me. But when I first heard about the Snail Vibe—a dual-stimulation toy that looks like an actual snail—I had questions. Mainly, who came up with this thing, and why did they decide a snail was the animal we should be putting inside our vaginas?
The Snail Vibe promises the external power of a wand vibrator paired with the internal stimulation of a G-spot vibe, all wrapped up in a design that's unlike pretty much anything else in my collection. I'll admit that when the toy arrived, I had second thoughts. It looks so much like a snail that suddenly the idea of inserting it felt considerably less sexy than it had sounded online.
But in the name of sexual exploration (and journalism), I gave it a shot. Allow this video to make it make sense. Ultimately, the Snail Vibe is similar to a rabbit vibrator in that it offers dual stimulation, but is unique in its signature (snail-like) “slide and roll” technology.
The toy touts itself as “a revolutionary vibrator that brings together the impressive power of a wand, full length of a dildo, and dual stimulation of a rabbit vibrator,” making it, as Engle notes, “kind of a one-stop shop—in theory, at least.” Let me just start by saying that internal toys have never been my go-to. If I want something in me, what I really want is, frankly, dick. When it comes to getting off on my own, my trusty wand vibe is my go-to. (I've been a fan of the rechargeable Le Wand, if you were wondering.) Still, the snail vibe’s promise of delivering wand-like power both internally and externally certainly piqued my interest.
I decided to ease into things with the Gizi—a smaller, more compact option that seemed more beginner-friendly. It also looked more distinctly snail-like, so I (wrongly) assumed this was the original model. Anyway, this little guy had me immediately…underwhelmed.
I felt like there wasn’t enough insertable length compared to the Curve, and the “slide and roll” motion was tricky to replicate without a handle, so I found the toy fell out of place easily. I quickly gave up and switched to the Curve, which features a slightly curved shaft and a nice little handle. Here’s another bit of snail sex toy lore for you.
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